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Apollo Theater inaugurates remote Amateur Night auditions
March 25, 2020 | 10:03pmIt's the first time in history such auditions have been performed remotely.
Pearl Jam postpones US tour over coronavirus fears
March 10, 2020 | 1:56pmPearl Jam has postponed its upcoming US tour -- including two Big Apple gigs later this month -- because of novel coronavirus fears.
Harry Belafonte celebrates 93rd birthday at the Apollo
March 2, 2020 | 9:21pmThe evening raised funds for Belafonte's namesake branch of the New York Public Library and the Popular Democracy Movement Center.
Little Big Town is the 'gateway drug' to country music
January 15, 2020 | 5:01pmSomebody’s got an artist crush on Little Big Town — and it’s none other than Taylor Swift. The “Shake It Off” superstar once wrote a high school paper about the...
How Apollo Theater crowds went from throwing eggs to making legends
November 5, 2019 | 10:37amA new doc, “The Apollo,” premieres Wednesday on HBO.
Robert Kraft brings new doctor girlfriend to Hamptons gala
August 5, 2019 | 1:42pmRobert Kraft, 78, brought Dana Blumberg, 45, to the last-ever Apollo in the Hamptons bash.
Ron Perelman's massive Apollo fundraiser to end after 10 years
August 1, 2019 | 7:49pmThe last bash will feature appearances by the Dave Matthews Band, Black Eyed Peas, Pharrell Williams, Jamie Foxx, Patti LaBelle, Jon Bon Jovi and the Roots.
Lady Gaga says a lot of 's--t hasn't changed' since becoming famous
June 25, 2019 | 1:01pmDuring her first-ever performance at Harlem's Apollo Theater, Lady Gaga reflected on her path from the Lower East Side to the moment she won an Academy Award.
Lady Gaga to Apollo crowd: 'Tell me to go f—k myself'
June 25, 2019 | 8:40amIn her first New York concert since her movie-star turn in “A Star Is Born” — which won her a Best Original Song Oscar (for “Shallow”) and a Best Actress...
Lady Gaga to perform at the Apollo Theater for the first time
May 22, 2019 | 2:52pmThe June 24 performance is in celebration of SiriusXM and Pandora coming together as one company.
Robert De Niro never stops talking politics
April 25, 2019 | 9:19pm“In these disturbing times when the administration is promoting divisiveness, and racism, by being here tonight we are making a statement that we reject it.”
'The Apollo' premiere an 'extraordinary' start to Tribeca Film Festival
April 25, 2019 | 7:09pm"The Apollo is an iconic landmark of New York, of Harlem certainly," Bassett told us.
Dapper Dan: James Brown started a 'significant shift' in fashion
April 25, 2019 | 4:57pm"James Brown and that cape changed my whole perception of what fashion was."
Smokey Robinson is a major Bruno Mars fan
April 25, 2019 | 2:30pm"He's made so many hits ... He's my favorite male artist right now."
Bernie Sanders stops by the Apollo to honor Harry Belafonte
April 5, 2019 | 2:11pmHarlem was feelin' the Bern on Thursday night.
Quincy Jones to speak at Jazz Foundation's annual concert
April 1, 2019 | 1:06pmQuincy Jones is set to be one of the surprise guests at the Jazz Foundation of America’s 17th annual “A Great Night in Harlem” gala concert, Page Six has learned....
Tribeca Film Festival to kick off with Apollo Theater documentary
February 13, 2019 | 3:59pmThe festival runs from April 24 to May 5.
Civil rights heroes honored on eve of MLK Day at Apollo Theater
January 20, 2019 | 9:46pmAs the city geared up to observe Martin Luther King Day, the Apollo Theater got the festivities started early on Sunday by celebrating two men who helped give the civil...
The Diplomats anger vets after wearing military medals on stage
November 26, 2018 | 8:15pmSaid an insider, “I get performance art, and if you want to wear camo or a [costume] uniform, I have no problem. But if you’re wearing medals and ribbons, it’s...
Where jazz great Christian McBride gets his legendary hats
October 19, 2018 | 8:04pmAfter leaving Philadelphia decades ago to follow his dream of playing jazz, bassist and composer Christian McBride is “never any happier” than being here, in New York. Although he lives...